Ichhra
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Ichhra is a commercial and residential area in Lahore, Pakistan.
Ichhra is quite famous for its central location. It's name finalized after the death of an old woman who's nick was Mai Ichhra. It is located on Ferozpur road, in between Lahore's upscale and modern area of Gulberg and its older areas, such as the Mozzang and the ancient walled city. It comes under Union Council 100 & Data Ganj Buskh Town's administration. Being a very old locality, some very old buildings can be seen in Ichhra. Shadman & Shah Jamal Colony is located in the east, Samanabad is in the west, Rehman Pura in the south and Mozang in the north.
Ichhra is also famous for the Ichhra Bazaar, a shopping centre equally popular as Anarkali bazaar. Ichhra Bazaar was very cheap bazaar for both rich and poor people but now it is also included in expensive bazaars, hence the quality of goods are very good and imported. It is known for its traditional and cultural dresses and other handicrafts supplied from all over Punjab, as well as its furniture selection. There are also few famous markets for gold jewellery.
Before partition of India 1947 Ichhra was a mix population of Hindus and Muslims. Muslims were in majority and Hindus were mainly from two Khukhrain sub casts Chadha and Bhasin.
Ichhra is also known as the land of Kamboh cast because majority of Kamboh people live there and they have big properties in Ichhra. A road which is known as Peer Ghazi Road is also known as Kamboh Chowk and dedicated to Kambohs. Kamboh people have also participated in social welfare activities. They have built two branches of Kamboh Public High School and a banquet hall known as Kamboh Hall located in Peer Ghazi Road near to Takkia Lehri Shah. Courtesy LovePaki[citation needed].
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